by our College Data Analytics TeamLearn the base cost of Temple University by getting details on in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees. Compare tuition and fees to nationwide and state averages to put those costs in context. You can jump to any of the following sections in our Temple cost report:
At Temple University the average out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates was $30,602 in 2020-2021. In-state undergraduates received a discount for tuition and fees at the school and only had to pay $17,378 per year.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $29,712 | $890 | $30,602 |
| In-State | $16,488 | $890 | $17,378 |
These tuition and fees costs include one year of academic instruction, but do not cover room and board.
Remeber that many students qualify for scholarships and financial aid that will lower the amount they have to pay.
How much does Temple University cost for part-time students?
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The national out-of-state average for tuition and fees is $19,933 a year. With yearly tuition and fees charges running about $30,602 for out-of-state undergrads, Temple University is relatively expensive when compared to other schools in the country.
Average in-state tuition and fees for schools across the country is $16,784 a year for undergraduate students. When compared to other schools, Temple is fairly average in terms of in-state tuition and fees with Pennsylvania students paying about 17,378 annually.
The chart below shows how Temple compares to other schools nationwide, in the region, and in the state.
| Nationwide | Middle Atlantic | Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Note that a school may appear to be more expensive than another school when you look at tuition and fees alone, but it may actually be a better deal when you factor in financial aid packages. For more details on that, see: Temple University Financial Aid.
In-state Temple tuition and fees grew with an average annual rate of 0.80% over the past five years. Pennsylvania residents may pay an estimated $17,658 this school year.
At this rate, we estimate the total cost of in-state tuition and fees for two years at Temple to be $35,457, and $71,484 for four years.
During the same time period, tuition and fees for out-of-state students have increased by 1.74%. Out-of-state students will be charged approximately $31,676 in this academic year if the costs keep going up at the same rate.
This means an estimated $63,902 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at Temple, and $130,046 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at Temple.
Unless your school has advertised price freezes, it is likely the cost of tuition and fees will go up every year. Make sure you factor this into your budget.
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